URGENT action needs to be taken to resolve Llandudno&#x2019;s town centre parking problems which have got worse since the opening of the Parc Llandudno development, say councillors.

&#x201c;The town is log-jammed since Parc Llandudno opened. We must look at what can be done to alleviate it. Llandudno is at a crossroads regarding parking &#x2013; the new development has parking spaces for customers but staff aren&#x2019;t allowed to park there,&#x201d; said Cllr Alun Barrett.

&#x201c;Traffic wardens have eased the problems slightly, but workers who parked in Mostyn Street all day until the wardens started work have been forced to find anywhere they can to park, and that is causing problems for residents who can&#x2019;t park near their homes.&#x201d;

And mayor Philip Evans said a shortage of parking spaces means some people are parking indiscriminately, causing problems for other road users and pedestrians.

&#x201c;In Adelphi Street, people with disabled badges, because of the narrowness of the street, are parking partly on the pavement, to the irritation of those living there.

&#x201c;Throughout the town people are parking in places that cause obstruction to other motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists, and I feel something needs to be done to tackle indiscriminate parking of vehicles displaying disabled stickers.&#x201d;

Cllr Billy Evans said there is a dangerous situation in Builder Street where vehicles are being parked leaving little room for large vehicles to get through.

&#x201c;Coaches going to and from the coach park are having to squeeze through and the situation isn&#x2019;t helped because the coaches are often going too fast. It is very dangerous,&#x201d; he said.

Councillors are also concerned the pedestrianised area at North Western Gardens is being used for parking.

&#x201c;It is a definite hazard to pedestrians, especially as some of the drivers are driving across the pedestrian crossing,&#x201d; said Cllr Evans.

Members decided to write to Conwy County Council expressing their concern and requesting a member of the highways department meets with them early in 2007.